There are comings and goings on TV just about every season -- but the 2013-14 season has a higher rate of turnover than most.... Show More »

There are comings and goings on TV just about every season -- but the 2013-14 season has a higher rate of turnover than most.

In addition to the natural evolution of shows that results in characters being written out, this season also brings a spinoff that has several actors migrating from the parent show, a surprise exit from one of TV's biggest series and a whole bunch of additions to three returning ABC dramas. So let's run down some of the big changes.

Cromwell's run as Dr. Arden/Hans Gruper came to an end at the end of the show's "... Show More »

OUT: James Cromwell

Cromwell's run as Dr. Arden/Hans Gruper came to an end at the end of the show's "Asylum" season. He's now starring on ABC's new drama "Betrayal" and therefore not returning for "Coven." « Less

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'American Horror Story':

OUT: Zachary Quinto

After playing a ghost in Season 1 and the murderous Dr. Thredson in Season 2, Quinto is not... Show More »

OUT: Zachary Quinto

After playing a ghost in Season 1 and the murderous Dr. Thredson in Season 2, Quinto is not returning for Season 3 of "AHS," subtitled "Coven." He's plenty busy elsewhere, though, what with the third "Star Trek" movie tentatively scheduled to begin filming in 2014. « Less

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'American Horror Story':

IN: Angela Bassett

The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress is doing her first regular TV-series role since the fi... Show More »

IN: Angela Bassett

The Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actress is doing her first regular TV-series role since the final season of "ER." In "AHS: Coven," she's playing Marie Laveau, a character loosely based on a 19th century New Orleans woman who was renowned for being a Voodoo priestess. « Less

Bates joins a cast of powerhouse actresses (including Jessica Lange, Angela Bassett and Sarah Paulson) on "AHS: Coven." Her character, Madame Delphine LaLaurie, is based on a real woman who lived in antebellum New Orleans -- and was notorious for torturing and killing slaves in her mansion. Yikes. « Less

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'Arrow':

OUT: Colin Donnell

Donnell's character, Tommy, died the noblest of deaths in the Season 1 finale. Tommy rushed to the scen... Show More »

OUT: Colin Donnell

Donnell's character, Tommy, died the noblest of deaths in the Season 1 finale. Tommy rushed to the scene of a man-made disaster -- caused by his father, no less -- to save Laurel (Katie Cassidy), but in doing suffered fatal wounds from falling debris. « Less

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'Arrow':

(More) IN: Colton Haynes

The former "Teen Wolf" star had a recurring role on Season 1 of The CW show and joins the cast full-ti... Show More »

(More) IN: Colton Haynes

The former "Teen Wolf" star had a recurring role on Season 1 of The CW show and joins the cast full-time for Season 2 as Roy Harper, Thea's (Willa Holland) boyfriend and a key character in Green Arrow stories in DC Comics. Haynes has hinted his favorite iteration of the Harper character is as Arsenal -- will that be the direction the show goes? « Less

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'Arrow':

IN: Caity Lotz

The casting of Lotz set the Internet aflame over the summer when it was reported that her character, not Laurel ... Show More »

IN: Caity Lotz

The casting of Lotz set the Internet aflame over the summer when it was reported that her character, not Laurel Lance (Katie Cassidy), would be Black Canary. The network and "Arrow" producers have since clarified -- somewhat -- that Lotz will be playing Laurel's sister Sara, who had been presumed dead, and that her introduction will be the "beginning of the Black Canary story," whatever that may mean. « Less

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'Chicago Fire':

IN: Michelle Forbes

Forbes ("The Killing," "Battlestar Galactica") comes to the Windy City as Gail McLeod, a consultant ... Show More »

IN: Michelle Forbes

Forbes ("The Killing," "Battlestar Galactica") comes to the Windy City as Gail McLeod, a consultant with the state Fire Marshal's office. She'll put Firehouse 51 under the microscope to make sure it's up to regulations, which is bound to ruffle some feathers within the tight-knit crew. « Less

Capaldi, best known as the gloriously profane government official in the BBC's "The Thick of It," w... Show More »

IN: Peter Capaldi

Capaldi, best known as the gloriously profane government official in the BBC's "The Thick of It," will take over as the 12th Time Lord in "Doctor Who's" Christmas special. « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

OUT: Jessica Brown Findlay

Matthew's death may have been more shocking, but the passing of Lady Sybil following co... Show More »

OUT: Jessica Brown Findlay

Matthew's death may have been more shocking, but the passing of Lady Sybil following complications in childbirth was maybe the most heartbreaking exit in Season 3 of "Downton." Like Stevens, Findlay opted out of her contract with the show, but she left with an episode that caused millions of tears on both sides of the Atlantic. « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

OUT: Dan Stevens

Stevens (and "Downton" creator Julian Fellowes) "ruined Christmas" for a lot of British "Downton" fans... Show More »

OUT: Dan Stevens

Stevens (and "Downton" creator Julian Fellowes) "ruined Christmas" for a lot of British "Downton" fans when his character, Matthew Crawley, was killed in a car accident. Stevens opted not to renew his contract for the fourth season. « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

OUT: Siobhan Finneran

In a surprise development between seasons, Finneran said in an interview that her character, the ... Show More »

OUT: Siobhan Finneran

In a surprise development between seasons, Finneran said in an interview that her character, the scheming maid Miss O'Brien, won't be back in Season 4 -- though producers say the door is left open for a future guest appearance. It remains to be seen how she'll be written out. « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

IN: Gary Carr

As "Downton" moves deeper into the Roaring '20s, the show will introduce its first black character. ... Show More »

IN: Gary Carr

As "Downton" moves deeper into the Roaring '20s, the show will introduce its first black character. Carr plays a musician named Jack Ross, who performs at an exclusive club in London that some of the other characters frequent. « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

IN: Daisy Lewis

Fans still mourning Lady Sybil's death could have a tough time with the introduction of Lewis'... Show More »

IN: Daisy Lewis

Fans still mourning Lady Sybil's death could have a tough time with the introduction of Lewis' character. She's playing a nanny who looks after baby George -- and who, according to reports, will begin a clandestine affair with George's uncle, Tom Branson (Allen Leech). « Less

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'Downton Abbey':

IN: Tom Cullen

Cullen ("World Without End") is set to play Lord Gillingham, a family friend of the Crawleys' who c... Show More »

IN: Tom Cullen

Cullen ("World Without End") is set to play Lord Gillingham, a family friend of the Crawleys' who comes to Downton for a party. He's one of a host of guest stars for Season 4 that also includes Paul Giamatti, Harriet Walter, Joanna David and Julian Ovenden. « Less

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'Glee':

IN: Adam Lambert

Rumors about the former "American Idol" runner-up joining "Glee" have swirled for about a year, and they came t... Show More »

IN: Adam Lambert

Rumors about the former "American Idol" runner-up joining "Glee" have swirled for about a year, and they came to pass for Season 5. Lambert will have a recurring part as a NYADA student who is Kurt's (Chris Colfer) "nemesis."

"Glee" has also bumped up last year's recurring players -- Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, Blake Jenner, Becca Tobin and Alex Newell -- to regular status, while original cast members Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Heather Morris and Harry Shum Jr. are now recurring. The show will address the death of Cory Monteith in the season's third episode. « Less

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'Glee':

IN: Demi Lovato

The pop singer and "X Factor" judge will have a pretty big recurring part in Season 5, playing a love interest f... Show More »

IN: Demi Lovato

The pop singer and "X Factor" judge will have a pretty big recurring part in Season 5, playing a love interest for Naya Rivera's character, Santana. She's expected to appear in a half-dozen episodes. « Less

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'Haven':

IN: Colin Ferguson

The former "Eureka" star returns to Syfy for a season-long role in another strange small town. Whether he... Show More »

IN: Colin Ferguson

The former "Eureka" star returns to Syfy for a season-long role in another strange small town. Whether he's on the right side of the law remains to be seen, although he does allow that his character, William, has a "strange connection" with Emily Rose's Audrey/Lexi. « Less

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'Homeland':

OUT: David Harewood

David Estes was one of the many victims of the bombing at CIA headquarters at the end of Season 2. Jamey... Show More »

OUT: David Harewood

David Estes was one of the many victims of the bombing at CIA headquarters at the end of Season 2. Jamey Sheridan (VP William Walden) is also gone, having been murdered by Abu Nazir earlier in Season 2. « Less

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'Homeland':

IN: Nazanin Boniadi

Boniadi ("How I Met Your Mother") joins Season 3 as a rookie analyst asked to step up and help Saul (Man... Show More »

IN: Nazanin Boniadi

Boniadi ("How I Met Your Mother") joins Season 3 as a rookie analyst asked to step up and help Saul (Mandy Patinkin) in the investigation of the CIA bombing. The fact that she's Muslim is a source of tension, but she quickly proves her worth to the agency. « Less

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'How I Met Your Mother':

IN: Cristin Milioti

We finally met the Mother -- albeit very briefly -- in the final scene of last season. The ... Show More »

IN: Cristin Milioti

We finally met the Mother -- albeit very briefly -- in the final scene of last season. The Tony-nominated Milioti is a regular part of the cast for the final season, meaning we'll get to know her character a little -- and, if the show does its job right, get a sense of why she's worth such a long story. « Less

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'Nashville':

IN: Will Chase

You may sense a theme in the next couple of slides. Chase, late of "Smash," will have a recurring role as a ... Show More »

IN: Will Chase

You may sense a theme in the next couple of slides. Chase, late of "Smash," will have a recurring role as a country star and possible love interest for Connie Britton's Rayna. Speaking of whom ... « Less

Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) will also get some lovin' in Season 2. Bewley ("The Vampire Diaries," ... Show More »

IN: Charlie Bewley

Juliette (Hayden Panettiere) will also get some lovin' in Season 2. Bewley ("The Vampire Diaries," the "Twilight" franchise) will play a businessman and possible boyfriend for the fiery young singer. He first shows up in episode 3. « Less

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'Nashville':

IN: Chaley Rose

No, the theme of Season 2 is not a sudden population explosion in Music City, although it feels that way. N... Show More »

IN: Chaley Rose

No, the theme of Season 2 is not a sudden population explosion in Music City, although it feels that way. Newcomer Rose (right) will play a friend of Scarlett's (Clare Bowen, left) who comes to town to seek her own fame in the music business. « Less

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'NCIS':

OUT: Cote de Pablo

Perhaps the most shocking exit of the off-season, de Pablo opted not to renew her contract with the CBS hit d... Show More »

OUT: Cote de Pablo

Perhaps the most shocking exit of the off-season, de Pablo opted not to renew her contract with the CBS hit despite what CBS CEO Les Moonves described as a very generous offer. The show will deal with Ziva's departure in its first couple of episodes this season. « Less

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'Once Upon a Time':

OUT: Tom Ellis

Other obligations prevented Ellis from reprising his role as Robin Hood in the show's third seas... Show More »

OUT: Tom Ellis

Other obligations prevented Ellis from reprising his role as Robin Hood in the show's third season. « Less

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'Once Upon a Time':

IN: Sean Maguire

Maguire will step into Robin Hood's tights on "OUAT" for a recurring part this season. Show More »

IN: Sean Maguire

Maguire will step into Robin Hood's tights on "OUAT" for a recurring part this season. « Less

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'Once Upon a Time':

IN: JoAnna Garcia Swisher

Continuing to mine both the public domain and the Disney vaults, "Once Upon a Time" has ca... Show More »

IN: JoAnna Garcia Swisher

Continuing to mine both the public domain and the Disney vaults, "Once Upon a Time" has cast Garcia Swisher as Ariel, aka the Little Mermaid. She'll first appear in episode 6 and stick around for at least a little while. « Less

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'Once Upon a Time':

IN: Rose McIver

A good chunk of Season 3 takes place in Neverland, so there has to be a Tinker Bell, right? Right: M... Show More »

IN: Rose McIver

A good chunk of Season 3 takes place in Neverland, so there has to be a Tinker Bell, right? Right: McIver (right, with Lana Parrilla) will play the famous fairy in a recurring part -- and from the looks of things, she won't be the Tinker Bell you know from your childhood. « Less

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'Revenge':

OUT: Ashley Madekwe

Madekwe's contract option wasn't picked up for Season 3, and it sure looked at the end of last ... Show More »

OUT: Ashley Madekwe

Madekwe's contract option wasn't picked up for Season 3, and it sure looked at the end of last season that her character had come to a natural end point. After turning on Conrad following his campaign for mayor, Ashley Davenport was definitely on the outs with him. All that remains is to see how the show explains her absence. « Less

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'Revenge':

OUT: Connor Paolo

Wrong place, wrong time: That was essentially what happened to Declan in the Season 2 finale, when he was c... Show More »

OUT: Connor Paolo

Wrong place, wrong time: That was essentially what happened to Declan in the Season 2 finale, when he was caught in the Grayson Global bombing meant to harm Conrad (Henry Czerny). He put on a brave face for his friends but succumbed to the injuries he suffered. « Less

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'Revenge':

IN: Justin Hartley

The "Smallville" alumnus is playing Patrick, the long-lost son Victoria (Madeleine Stowe, at left with Har... Show More »

IN: Justin Hartley

The "Smallville" alumnus is playing Patrick, the long-lost son Victoria (Madeleine Stowe, at left with Hartley) gave up for adoption when she was a teenager. His arrival at the Graysons' home in the Hamptons was teased in the Season 2 finale, but the audience didn't see his face. Suffice to say that the family is rather surprised to see him. « Less

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'Revenge':

IN: Karine Vanasse

The former "Pan Am" star will have a recurring part as Margaux, a French businesswoman who had a dalliance... Show More »

IN: Karine Vanasse

The former "Pan Am" star will have a recurring part as Margaux, a French businesswoman who had a dalliance with Daniel (Josh Bowman) in the past. She comes to the Hamptons to start a magazine -- and presumably restart something with her former lover. « Less

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'Two and a Half Men':

OUT: Angus T. Jones

After reducing his role as Alan's (Jon Cryer) son, Jake, last season -- and telling fans ... Show More »

OUT: Angus T. Jones

After reducing his role as Alan's (Jon Cryer) son, Jake, last season -- and telling fans to stop watching the show -- Jones has departed the long-running CBS comedy for good. Jake is in the army, which gives the show an easy way to explain his absence. « Less

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'Two and a Half Men':

IN: Amber Tamblyn

Following the departure of Jones, the show decided to add a new young character: Charlie's ... Show More »

IN: Amber Tamblyn

Following the departure of Jones, the show decided to add a new young character: Charlie's long-lost daughter, Jenny, who comes to Los Angeles to pursue acting and crashes with her uncle Alan (Jon Cryer) and Walden (Ashton Kutcher). Jenny is also a lesbian, providing a very tenuous way to keep calling the show "Two and a Half Men." « Less

Fonda will play the vengeance-seeking Nadia, an Eastern European beauty who crosses paths with Mat... Show More »

IN: Olga Fonda

Fonda will play the vengeance-seeking Nadia, an Eastern European beauty who crosses paths with Matt and Rebekah at a Prague bar -- coming on to both of them -- before delivering an ominous warning to Stefan about The Originals. She will ally herself with anybody -- and employ any tactic -- to further her own mysterious agenda. « Less

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'The Vampire Diaries':

IN: Kendrick Sampson

Sampson ("Greek") will take on the role of Whitmore College upperclassman Jesse. Described a... Show More »

IN: Kendrick Sampson

Sampson ("Greek") will take on the role of Whitmore College upperclassman Jesse. Described as a sweet, charming, confident human with some mysterious -- yet totally understandable -- reasons for hating members of the undead, he'll be Elena and Caroline's fellow student at college, and he catches the latter's eye. But seeing as how he doesn't exactly love vampires, it sounds like this would-be relationship isn't built to last, so there's still a silver lining for Tyler. « Less

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'The View':

OUT: Joy Behar

Behar, the last remaining member of the show's original panel (other than creator Barbara Walters), depa... Show More »

OUT: Joy Behar

Behar, the last remaining member of the show's original panel (other than creator Barbara Walters), departed in August after 16 years on the show. « Less

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'The View':

OUT: Elisabeth Hasselbeck

Amid rumors that she was going to be replaced, Hasselbeck left the show of her own accord after al... Show More »

McCarthy had been a frequent guest and fill-in host on "The View" before getting a permanent seat at the ... Show More »

IN: Jenny McCarthy

McCarthy had been a frequent guest and fill-in host on "The View" before getting a permanent seat at the table. She kicked off her tenure on the show with some twerking and an appearance by boyfriend Donnie Wahlberg. « Less